Education Support Worker

Situated in the Somerset town of Yeovil, this school provides education for children aged 4 to 19 with PMLD, SLD and other complex needs.

Their vision is to provide a happy and secure learning environment, rich in stimulation and challenge to ensure all members of the school community can grow in self-esteem and develop to their full potential.

The School is a community where everybody is welcomed and no one should feel alone. They show respect for everyone and care about our school environment. They set high standards of learning and care and celebrate even the smallest achievements of every pupil.

This wonderful school are looking for enthusiastic and experienced support workers to join their team. You will be working as a Teaching Assistant but we find Support Workers have lots of skills transferrable to this setting.

The responsibilities of an Teaching Assistant typically involve helping the pupils’ understand instructions and school work using techniques that work for them, encouraging pupils’ confidence and independence and providing feedback and assistance to teachers.

Being a Teaching Assistant can be challenging, however it is extremely rewarding for anyone who wants to help children thrive in their education.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or adults that have special needs, we will also consider applicants with personal experience with special needs
• Patience, creativity and flexibility are vital in this role as the needs of each child will differ and each day will be different.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• To be comfortable with personal care
• Be able to travel to and from Yeovil for work

Working hours are Monday - Friday: 

• Monday and Friday 08:40 - 15:30 
• Tuesday OR Thursday 08:40 - 16:15, the other day you will work 08:40 - 15:30 again 
• Wednesday 08:40 - 15:45 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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